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Gift for 7 Year Old Boy

V.H. asks from St. Louis

My friend lives out of town and her son will be turning 7 in a few weeks. I want to send him something for his birthday but am at a total loss! Does anyone know of ...

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How to Care for Toddler While Baby Nurses

E.M. asks from New York

I have a 26-month-old daughter and a 1-month-old son. My daughter was initially very excited about the baby, happy, and cooperative. However, I think the "honeymoon...

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Need Book Suggestions

S.W. asks from Dallas

I need to buy two gifts for two children that have absolutely everything. I need an actual small gift, not a gift card or donation to a charity. I'm thinking maybe ...

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Preschoolers and Emotions

M.D. asks from Miami

I have 2 children,  my daughter is 2yrs 10mths and my son is 10mths.  This is a question about my daughter.  Since she was an infant she has always needed tons of ...

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Toys for a One Year Old

B.C. asks from New York

First time mom here needs some help on ideas for appropriate toys for a 1 year old! Wondering what your child's favorite toy was at age 1. We try to stay towards nat...

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Looking for More Quality Items for Fun Time

K.W. asks from Corpus Christi

My baby isn't here yet, but I'm so excited i'm already getting prepared! Can anyone suggest videos, books, etc. that are geared more towards teaching and/or instil...

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Looking for Educational Toys!

S.N. asks from Hartford

So with all of the toy recalls, I am nervous about buying toys for my sons this christmas! It is very upseting to my child to see a toy go back to the store! So I my ...

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Travel Toy Ideas for Looooong Flight

M.Z. asks from Dayton

We are going on a 11 hour overseas flight in a few weeks with my son (6) and daughter (will be 3). It's an overnight flight but my kids don't sleep much. We've done...

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Looking for Advice on Giving Allowance to School-age Children

A.B. asks from Los Angeles

I have two great boys, ages 6 and 9, and we are thinking about giving them a weekly allowance so they can learn about spending money wisely. I grew up with an allowa...

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How Do I Get My Kids to Do Chores?

M.T. asks from Chicago

Ok, Ithis is probably a silly question but I feel like I need some direction. I have waited too long to start this and part of it is my fault. I have 3 kids ages 13 ...